The Debaters

By CBC

The Debaters is the hit show where comedians go toe-to-toe in a battle of laughs and logic. Hosted by award-winning funnyman Steve Patterson, the program is a combustible combination of sharply cra

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FAQs about The Debaters:

How many episodes does The Debaters have?

The podcast currently has 122 episodes available.

The Debaters episodes:

December 25, 2025 Are children smarter than their parents? Does nothing beat a talent show?
It’s a battle of the brains when we discuss whether kids are smarter than their parents, then, we’ve got the X-Factor with a debate on talent shows.

Featuring: Ivan Decker, Syd Bosel, Sean Lecomber, and Sterling Scott.
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35min
December 18, 2025 Do candles deserve more appreciation? And is Tom Cruise the greatest movie star?
We’re waxing on about the pros and cons of candles, we feel the need for speed when we ask if Tom Cruise really is the Top Gun.

Featuring: Jon Steinberg, Jan Caruana, Adam Cawley, and David Pryde.
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38min
December 11, 2025 Does every home need a landline? Is Saint John superior to St. John’s?
We’re getting dialed in with a debate on landline phones. Then, we’re pitting two easily confused cities against each other - it’s Saint John, New Brunswick versus St. John’s, Newfoundland.

Featuring: Matt Wright, Nikki Payne, James Mullinger, and Peter White.
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38min
December 04, 2025 Should snowball fights be banned? And is 60 the new 40?
We’re right on target with a debate on snowball fights, then, it’s an ageless discussion on whether 60 is the new 40. Note, for all you keen Debaters fans, this is one from our vaults!

Featuring: Derek Edwards, Dave Hemstad, Mike Wilmot, and Deborah Kimmett.
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28min
November 27, 2025 Are night owls superior to early birds? Does dogsledding bring the excitement?
It’s never too late for night owls to take on early birds, then, we decide if dogsledding is paws-itively thrilling.

Featuring: Don Kelly, Yumi Nagashima, Graham Clark, and Jenny Hamilton.
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35min
November 20, 2025 Is pool superior to darts? Does nothing beat growing up on PEI?
Right on cue, we’re pitting pool against darts. Then, two Prince Edward Islanders go potatoe-to-toe on whether their home province is the best place to grow up.

Featuring: Kelly Taylor, Clare Belford, Meg MacKay, and Patrick Ledwell.
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37min
November 17, 2025 Are baby showers great? Does nothing beat winter in Alberta?
We’re ready to rattle some nerves with a battle on baby showers, then, we’ve got an un-brr-lievably funny debate on Albertan winter.

Featuring: Erica Sigurdson, Dakota Ray Hebert, Brittany Lyseng and Ola Dada.
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34min
November 06, 2025 Is having a plan superior to winging it? Are small airports a delight?
We’re deciding if it’s better to plan ahead or play it by ear, and if we should all get on board with small airports.

Featuring: Nour Hadidi, Graham Chittenden, Shawn Hogan, and James Mullinger.
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35min
October 30, 2025 Are high school friends the best friends you'll ever have? And are nosy neighbours better than noisy neighbours?
We’re deciding if high school friendships are forever, then, it’s no time to be a fencesitter when we debate whether a nosy neighbour beats a noisy neighbour.

Featuring: Charlie Demers, Heidi Brander, Lisa Baker, and Derek Seguin.
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37min
October 23, 2025 Should pickup trucks rule the road? Is the customer always right?
We’re revving up the humour when we decide if pickup trucks are the best kind of vehicle. Then, we’re making the call on whether the customer is always correct.

Featuring: Katie Ellen-Humphries, Dan Taylor, Yumi Nagashima and Faris Hytiaa.
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38min

FAQs about The Debaters:

How many episodes does The Debaters have?

The podcast currently has 122 episodes available.